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compound vs cementite

cementite vs compound

compound and cementite both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but cementite is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but cementite is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
cementite Yes No No No
As nouns, cementite is a hyponym of compound; that is, cementite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compound:
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  • cementite: a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
compound (noun) cementite (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
compound (adjective) cementite (adjective)
composed of more than one part
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
compound (verb) cementite (verb)
put or add together
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
combine so as to form a whole; mix
create by mixing or combining
calculate principal and interest
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